NTPC Renewable Energy (NTPC REL) has invited bids for the installation of a 2 MW green hydrogen generation system or electrolyser at Sipat, Chhattisgarh, as part of its green hydrogen mobility project. The final project capacity may vary between 1 MW and 2 MW depending on NTPC REL’s requirements.
According to the tender guidelines, the bidders are required to submit a security deposit of Rs 2 million. The selected bidders will be responsible for designing, engineering, erecting, testing, and commissioning the hydrogen mobility project. Furthermore, they must handle the delivery and receipt of project equipment and conduct all necessary safety assessments, including the hazard identification and risk assessment study. The last date for bid submission is May 7, 2025.
Additionally, the bidders must also finalise the hydrogen generation layout for obtaining approvals from the Petroleum and Explosives Safety Organization and the local administration. The entire project is required to be completed within eight months. According to the eligibility criteria, the bidders must be electrolyser technology providers who were previously selected through an earlier expression of interest issued by NTPC REL and must have signed electrolyser technology provider agreements.